I was wondering what you think about Dr. Ben Carson? His list of accomplishments is almost never ending. Personally I am a huge fan.

Here is a list of his accomplishments, it's truly amazing what a Black man can do if he only puts his mind to it!

Performed the first and only successful separation (in 1987) of craniopagus (Siamese) twins joined at the back of the head, the first completely successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins (in 1997 in South Africa), and the first successful placement of an intrauterine shunt for a hydrocephalic twin. Although he has been involved in many newsworthy operations, he feels that every case is noteworthy -- deserving of maximum attention.

At age 33, the youngest physician to ever head a major division at Johns Hopkins.

Married for 40 years to his wife, Candy, and the father of three sons.

President and co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes students of all backgrounds in grades 4-11 for exceptional academic and humanitarian qualities. He and his wife co-founded the organization in 1994 to help solve America’s education crisis. Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship to be invested toward theircollege education, along with a recognition package and an invitation to attend an awards banquet. Carson Scholars become role models and leaders attheir schools.

Co-founder of Angels of the OR under the auspices of the Baltimore Community Foundation, which provides grant to assist neurosurgery patients with expenses not covered by insurance.

Majored in psychology at Yale and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

Received the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008. The medal may be awarded by the President “to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” *

Appointed in 2004 to serve on the President’s Council on Bioethics.

Received the 2008 Ford’s Theater Lincoln Medal.

Named one of "America's Best Leaders" by US News & World Reports in 2008

Received the Jefferson Award in 2000 for "Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged"

Awarded the Healthcare Humanitarian Award in 2004 because he has "enhanced the quality of human lives and has influenced the course of history through ongoing contributions to healthcare and medicine."

Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Institute of Medicine/National Academy of Science, the Horatio Alger Society of Distinguished Americans, the American Academy of Achievement, and many other prestigious organizations.

Sits on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including Kellogg Company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, the Academy of Achievement, and is an Emeritus Fellow of the Yale Corporation, the governing body of Yale University.

Named by CNN and TIME Magazine as one of the nation’s 20 foremost physicians and scientists in 2001.

Elected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 "Living Legends" on the occasion of its 200th anniversary in 2001.

Recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal which is the highest honor bestowed by the NAACP.

Elected to the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

Inaugural recipient of a professorship endowed by notable philanthropists and supporters of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

*The plaque reads: “Dr. Benjamin Carson is a pioneer in pediatric neurosurgery, and his life is a testament to the power of education, hard work, and faith. His groundbreaking contributions to medicine provide hope for people suffering neurological disorders, and his tireless outreach to America’s youth underscores the importance of academic achievement and humanitarian service. The United States honors Benjamin Carson for his skill, his vision, and his dedication to motivating others to strive for excellence.”

I was wondering what you think about Dr. Ben Carson? His list of accomplishments is almost never ending. Personally I am a huge fan.

Here is a list of his accomplishments, it's truly amazing what a Black man can do if he only puts his mind to it!

Performed the first and only successful separation (in 1987) of craniopagus (Siamese) twins joined at the back of the head, the first completely successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins (in 1997 in South Africa), and the first successful placement of an intrauterine shunt for a hydrocephalic twin. Although he has been involved in many newsworthy operations, he feels that every case is noteworthy -- deserving of maximum attention.

At age 33, the youngest physician to ever head a major division at Johns Hopkins.

Married for 40 years to his wife, Candy, and the father of three sons.

President and co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes students of all backgrounds in grades 4-11 for exceptional academic and humanitarian qualities. He and his wife co-founded the organization in 1994 to help solve America’s education crisis. Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship to be invested toward theircollege education, along with a recognition package and an invitation to attend an awards banquet. Carson Scholars become role models and leaders attheir schools.

Co-founder of Angels of the OR under the auspices of the Baltimore Community Foundation, which provides grant to assist neurosurgery patients with expenses not covered by insurance.

Majored in psychology at Yale and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

Received the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008. The medal may be awarded by the President “to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, or (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” *

Appointed in 2004 to serve on the President’s Council on Bioethics.

Received the 2008 Ford’s Theater Lincoln Medal.

Named one of "America's Best Leaders" by US News & World Reports in 2008

Received the Jefferson Award in 2000 for "Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged"

Awarded the Healthcare Humanitarian Award in 2004 because he has "enhanced the quality of human lives and has influenced the course of history through ongoing contributions to healthcare and medicine."

Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Institute of Medicine/National Academy of Science, the Horatio Alger Society of Distinguished Americans, the American Academy of Achievement, and many other prestigious organizations.

Sits on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including Kellogg Company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, the Academy of Achievement, and is an Emeritus Fellow of the Yale Corporation, the governing body of Yale University.

Named by CNN and TIME Magazine as one of the nation’s 20 foremost physicians and scientists in 2001.

Elected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 "Living Legends" on the occasion of its 200th anniversary in 2001.

Recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal which is the highest honor bestowed by the NAACP.

Elected to the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

Inaugural recipient of a professorship endowed by notable philanthropists and supporters of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

*The plaque reads: “Dr. Benjamin Carson is a pioneer in pediatric neurosurgery, and his life is a testament to the power of education, hard work, and faith. His groundbreaking contributions to medicine provide hope for people suffering neurological disorders, and his tireless outreach to America’s youth underscores the importance of academic achievement and humanitarian service. The United States honors Benjamin Carson for his skill, his vision, and his dedication to motivating others to strive for excellence.”

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Like you, I was a huge fan of Dr. Carson's....until I found out about his political views. The more I learned the more perplexed I became. Clyde started a thread about his politics. You should check it out. Here is the link. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way after reading some of the thread.

I think that some Black people have misunderstood what Carson actually is doing. Also, the media has had a campaign trying to assassinate Dr. Carson’s' character.

Here is the point, Carson, from all account, is trying to build bridges between Blacks and Caucasian conservatives. The reason is that Blacks in America are a tiny group compared to Caucasians. So by "showing" Caucasian that some Blacks agrees with them on different matters, he hopes to make Caucasian conservatives realize that we Blacks and Caucasians aren’t incompatible.

The Muslim comment i agree with him. The Muslim faith is useless, only brought misery and stagnation of nations. Look at Black countries with huge Muslim populations. For example, Nigeria has a Muslim population residing in the northern part of the country, and a Christian population residing in the southern part of the country. The Muslim population have produced a violent and destructive group called Boko Haram. Boko Haram are running around killing and hurting everybody. While the Christian south of the country are building themselves up, and trying to make a better life for themselves and their children. In Nigeria, 72 percent of people in the Muslim part of the country lives in impoverishment, while the number for the Christian part of the country is 27 percent. Hence the Christians are doing much better.

Carson, from all account, is trying to build bridges between Blacks and Caucasian conservatives. The reason is that Blacks in America are a tiny group compared to Caucasians. So by "showing" Caucasian that some Blacks agrees with them on different matters, he hopes to make Caucasian conservatives realize that we Blacks and Caucasians aren’t incompatible..

Dr. Carson is an AMAZING physician. But just because he is a physician doesn't mean that he can fix my plumbing, or style my locs, or operate a bulldozer, or be run the USA. I have also learned that the more books smart folks get, the less common sense they have as one displaces the other.

Dr. Carson is an AMAZING physician. But just because he is a physician doesn't mean that he can fix my plumbing, or style my locs, or operate a bulldozer, or be run the USA. I have also learned that the more books smart folks get, the less common sense they have as one displaces the other.

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What it means is he learns new concepts quickly. However, it does not mean that he already knows everything. But If he wanted to be a plumber, or anything else for that matter, he would learn all the information needed much faster than most people.

In conclusion, I do not believe that he is an “idiot”, or any other demeaning terms. In fact, he is one of the great Black minds. And in the future he will be one of the icons for hundreds of millions of Black school children around the world.

What it means is he learns new concepts quickly. However, it does not mean that he already knows everything.
But If he wanted to be a plumber, or anything else for that matter, he would learn all the information needed much faster than most people.

In conclusion, I do not believe that he is an “idiot”

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id·i·ot sa·vantnoun

a person who is considered to be mentally handicapped but displays brilliance in a specific area, especially one involving memory.